"all animal type monsters are based on real world animals. Creature entries based on mythological, fictional, or nonexistent animals are usually classified as magical beasts (see below). Besides ordinary fish, birds, reptiles and mammals, the animal type is also applied to depictions of dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, and ""dire"" or specially modified, often larger and scarier, versions of real world animals. Some real world animals are not given the animal type in the game. Examples include arthropods (insects, spiders, etc.) and worms, which the game classifies as ""vermin"" (see below) and not animals. Mollusks, such as octopuses, are often classified as"
"Hamerkop The hamerkop (""Scopus umbretta""), is a medium-sized wading bird. It is the only living species in the genus Scopus and the family Scopidae. The shape of its head with a long bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, which has given this species its name after the Afrikaans word for hammerhead. It is found in Africa, Madagascar to Arabia, living in a wide variety of wetlands, including estuaries, lakesides, fish ponds, riverbanks, and rocky coasts. The hamerkop, which is a sedentary bird that often shows local movements, is not globally threatened and is locally abundant"
"for blood. Sometimes it takes the form of a beautiful young man who seduces women. Among certain African tribes the hammerkop is believed to be the lightning bird. Among others the lightning bird is believed to manifest itself only through lightning, except to women, to whom it reveals itself as a bird. In these instances the bird is of imaginary nature and may take several forms. In one instance a village girl described a black rooster-like bird that ran up her hoe and left claw marks on her body before it flew back to the clouds. In other instances it"
"the pelicans and shoebill. The hamerkop is the only living member of its family, but one extinct species is known from the fossil record. ""Scopus xenopus"" was described by ornithologist Storrs Olson in 1984 from Pliocene deposits found in South Africa. The hamerkop is also known as the hammerkop, hammerkopf, hammerhead, hammerhead stork, umbrette, umber bird, tufted umber, or anvilhead. Two subspecies are recognized - the widespread nominate race ""S. u. umbretta"" and the smaller of West African ""S. u. minor"", described by George Latimer Bates in 1931. Two other subspecies have been proposed. ""S. u. bannermani"" of south west"
"hamerkop occurs in Africa south of the Sahara, Madagascar, and coastal south-west Arabia. It requires shallow water in which to forage, and is found in all wetland habitats, including rivers, streams, seasonal pools, estuaries, reservoirs, marshes, mangroves, irrigated land such as rice paddies, savannahs, and forests. In Tanzania, it has also recently begun to feed on rocky shores. In Arabia, it is found in rocky wadis with running water and trees. Most are sedentary within their territories, which are held by pairs, but some migrate into suitable habitat during the wet season only. The species is very tolerant of humans"
"by lightning resulted from trying to rob a hamerkop's nest. They also believe that the inimical god Khauna would not like anyone to kill a hamerkop. According to an old Malagasy belief, anyone who destroys its nest will get leprosy, and a Malagasy poem calls it an ""evil bird"". Such beliefs have given the bird some protection. Scopus, a database of abstracts and citations for scholarly journal articles, received its name in honour of this bird, as did the journal of the East African Natural History Society, Scopus. Hamerkop The hamerkop (""Scopus umbretta""), is a medium-sized wading bird. It is"
"Headcrab A headcrab is a fictional alien parasitoid found in the ""Half-Life"" video game series created by Valve Software. They are the most common and arguably the most iconic aliens in the series. Headcrabs are depicted as parasitic lifeforms roughly long. The common headcrab variant has rounded bodies with four legs for movement, two of which are long clawed legs at the front and two stubby legs at the back. Their pair of large frontal claws are for attacking, and as additional support when standing still. Under the headcrab's body is a large rounded mouth surrounded by mangled, rigid flesh"
"Scalloped hammerhead The scalloped hammerhead (""Sphyrna lewini"") is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as ""Zygaena lewini"", its genus name was later changed to its current name. The Greek word ""sphyrna"" translates into ""hammer"" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head. The most distinguishing characteristic of this shark, as in all hammerheads, is the 'hammer' on its head. The shark's eyes and nostrils are at the tips of the extensions. This is a fairly large hammerhead, though is smaller than both the great and smooth hammerheads. This shark is also"
"personality, a town is beyond compare."" Jackalope The jackalope is a mythical animal of North American folklore (a fearsome critter) described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The word ""jackalope"" is a portmanteau of ""jackrabbit"" and ""antelope."" Many jackalope taxidermy mounts, including the original, are made with deer antlers. In the 1930s, Douglas Herrick and his brother, hunters with taxidermy skills, popularized the American jackalope by grafting deer antlers onto a jackrabbit carcass and selling the combination to a local hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Thereafter, they made and sold many similar jackalopes to a retail outlet in South Dakota, and"
"and readily feeds and breeds in villages and other human-created habitats. The hamerkop is mostly active during the day, often resting at noon during the heat of the day. They can be somewhat crepuscular, being active around dusk, but are not nocturnal as has sometimes been reported. The hamerkop is mostly silent when alone, but is fairly vocal when in pairs or in groups. The only call it usually makes when alone is a flight-call, a shrill “nyip” or “kek”. In groups, vocalisations include a range of calls including cackles and nasal rattles. One highly social call is the ""yip-purr"""
"night heron. Nachtkrapp The Nachtkrapp (German, lit. ""night raven"") is a South German and Austrian bugbear creature, cautionary tales about which are used to scare children into going to bed. Similar legends exist in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Russia. Several versions of the Nachtkrapp exist. In most legends, the Nachtkrapp is described as a giant, nocturnal raven-like bird. In Norse mythology, the, Nachtkrapp (Swedish ""Nattramnen"", Norwegian ""Nattravnen"") is depicted with no eyes which if looked into cause death. It is also depicted with holes in its wings which cause illness and disease if looked at. Some of the"
"Aufhocker The aufhocker or huckup is a shapeshifter in German folklore. The aufhocker is never identified in literature as having an identifiable shape. Usually, it only comes by to set a lesson. It's known for taking on the form of animals and in some cases, human beings in order to fulfill whatever duty it sees fit. In most cases, the aufhocker is considered to be a very dangerous theriomorph that tears the throats out of humans. The connection to attacking victims in the throat is what links the aufhocker to vampirism. The aufhocker cannot be killed. In vampire mythology, sunlight"
"whole console generations!"" Hammer Bro The Hammer Bro (plural: Hammer Bros. or ) is a recurring enemy in the ""Mario"" video game series. Created by Japanese video game designer Kazuaki Morita, it is a subspecies of Koopa Troopa that walks upright and attacks by throwing hammer projectiles at the player character. Different variations of the character, based on projectiles they throw, include Boomerang Bro., Fire Bro., Sledge Bro., Sumo Bro, and Ice Bro. It has appeared in nearly every ""Super Mario"" game since its first appearance in ""Super Mario Bros."", and has also appeared in various animated and printed adaptations."
"Jackalope The jackalope is a mythical animal of North American folklore (a fearsome critter) described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns. The word ""jackalope"" is a portmanteau of ""jackrabbit"" and ""antelope."" Many jackalope taxidermy mounts, including the original, are made with deer antlers. In the 1930s, Douglas Herrick and his brother, hunters with taxidermy skills, popularized the American jackalope by grafting deer antlers onto a jackrabbit carcass and selling the combination to a local hotel in Douglas, Wyoming. Thereafter, they made and sold many similar jackalopes to a retail outlet in South Dakota, and another taxidermist continues to manufacture the"
"to the North American jackalope and Austrian rauracl. People often use the rasselbock in conversation to try to humiliate an older or more experienced person by rhetorically asking if they would like to go catch the creatures. Rasselbock The rasselbock or rarely raspelbock (""Hirculus crepans austriae"")(in America called a Jackalope) is a mythological animal, often depicted in such locations as hunting lodges. It has the head and body of a rabbit, and the antlers of a roe deer. The female counterpart of the rasselbock is the Rasselgeiß, which have smaller antlers. Some rasselbocks have been known to be shown with"
"Nachtkrapp The Nachtkrapp (German, lit. ""night raven"") is a South German and Austrian bugbear creature, cautionary tales about which are used to scare children into going to bed. Similar legends exist in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Russia. Several versions of the Nachtkrapp exist. In most legends, the Nachtkrapp is described as a giant, nocturnal raven-like bird. In Norse mythology, the, Nachtkrapp (Swedish ""Nattramnen"", Norwegian ""Nattravnen"") is depicted with no eyes which if looked into cause death. It is also depicted with holes in its wings which cause illness and disease if looked at. Some of the most common"
"Scoophead The scoophead (""Sphyrna media"") is a little-known species of hammerhead shark, part of the family Sphyrnidae. It inhabits the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Panama to southern Brazil, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, and probably northern Peru, as well. It is found in shallow, inshore habitats. One of the smaller hammerheads, the scoophead measures 150 cm long; adult males measure 90 cm long and adult females 100–133 cm. It is distinguished by its moderately broad, mallet-shaped head (22–33% as wide as the body is long). The forward margin"
"Hippopotamus The common hippopotamus (""Hippopotamus amphibius""), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (""Choeropsis liberiensis"" or ""Hexaprotodon liberiensis""). The name comes from the ancient Greek for ""river horse"" (). After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.) from which they diverged"
"Hammer Bro The Hammer Bro (plural: Hammer Bros. or ) is a recurring enemy in the ""Mario"" video game series. Created by Japanese video game designer Kazuaki Morita, it is a subspecies of Koopa Troopa that walks upright and attacks by throwing hammer projectiles at the player character. Different variations of the character, based on projectiles they throw, include Boomerang Bro., Fire Bro., Sledge Bro., Sumo Bro, and Ice Bro. It has appeared in nearly every ""Super Mario"" game since its first appearance in ""Super Mario Bros."", and has also appeared in various animated and printed adaptations. The Hammer Bro"
"Ork (Warhammer 40,000) In the fictional universe of ""Warhammer 40,000"", the Orks are a race and a playable army in the tabletop miniatures wargame. Alongside the Space Marines, Orks are one of the most iconic elements of the ""Warhammer 40,000"" universe. Orks revel in violence for its own sake; their entire culture revolves around warfare. They are one of the oldest, most widespread and persistent of the Imperium's enemies and even outnumber the quadrillions strong humanity as a species, making them the most numerous species in the galaxy. Their simplistic personalities, reckless tactics and ramshackle technology make them the comic"
"quills were originally to be dreadlocks, but were changed late in the design process. The Kroot miniatures were almost exclusively sculpted by Brian Nelson. Kroot The Kroot are a fictional species in the ""Warhammer 40,000"" game universe. Warhammer 40,000 is a game produced by Games Workshop. In the game, they are a species of ferocious carnivores that resemble avian creatures. They are aligned with the Tau Empire, and contribute auxiliaries to the Tau Hunter Cadres. However, they do also work outside of ""The Greater Good"" as mercenaries frequently. The Kroot first appeared as a playable race in late 2001; the"
"Robop ""Robop"" is short for robotic bird of prey and is the name for a mechanical peregrine falcon that squawks, flaps its wings and sounds like the real bird. The purpose of the Robop is to scare away pigeons and gulls. The product is manufactured by Robop Limited of East Lothian, United Kingdom, was invented by Bob McIntyre and developed by the company since 2001. The Robop is available in 3 power types, battery, mains and solar. In April 2007 the Liverpool city council purchased 10 Robops at a unit cost of £3,000, in an attempt to rid the town"
"Surprise egg"" of the Italian chocolate company Ferrero SpA. Hippopotamus The common hippopotamus (""Hippopotamus amphibius""), or hippo, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (""Choeropsis liberiensis"" or ""Hexaprotodon liberiensis""). The name comes from the ancient Greek for ""river horse"" (). After the elephant and rhinoceros, the common hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl. Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are"
"time by Cracked due to their venom's ability to drain the players' health to one. In 2011, the poisonous headcrab was ranked at number one on the list of ""enemies that scuttle and jump at your face"" by GamesRadar. Headcrab A headcrab is a fictional alien parasitoid found in the ""Half-Life"" video game series created by Valve Software. They are the most common and arguably the most iconic aliens in the series. Headcrabs are depicted as parasitic lifeforms roughly long. The common headcrab variant has rounded bodies with four legs for movement, two of which are long clawed legs at"
"similar cattle egrets, and has been observed fishing off the backs of hippopotamuses. It has also been recorded feeding in association with banded mongooses; when a band of mongooses began hunting frogs in dried mud at the side of a pool of water a pair of hamerkops attended the feeding group, catching frogs that escaped the mongooses. The strangest aspect of hamerkop behaviour is the huge nest, sometimes more than across, and strong enough to support a man's weight. When possible, it is built in the fork of a tree, often over water, but if necessary, it is built on"
"Blaarkop Blaarkop is a breed of dairy cattle. ""Blaarkop"" is Dutch for ""blister head"". Its main breeding area is in Groningen (province), Netherlands. The breed has been mentioned as early as the 14th century. From the 19th century, there are also ""Blaarkoppen"" in the Utrecht and Leiden regions. The Blaarkop breed is sturdily built with matching muscles, a horned head, and strong legs. Both red (60% of the population) and black (40%) Blaarkoppen exist. The body is solid red or black, while the head is white with a red or black ring (""blister"") around the eyes; the tail has a"
"harpy is fully detailed in Paizo Publishing's book ""Mythical Monsters Revisited"" (2012), on pages 22–27. Harpy (Dungeons & Dragons) In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, the harpy is a monstrous humanoid creature with the lower body, legs, and wings of a bird. The harpy was one of the earliest creatures introduced in the ""D&D"" game. The harpy was introduced to the game in its first supplement, ""Greyhawk"" (1975). It is described as having the lower body of an eagle and the upper body of a human female. The harpy appears in the first edition ""Monster Manual"" (1977), where"
"Hammerjaw The hammerjaw, ""Omosudis lowii"", is a small deep-sea aulopiform fish, found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters to 4,000 m (13,000 ft) depth. It is the only representative of its family, Omosudidae (from the Greek ""omo"", ""shoulder"", and Latin ""sudis"", either ""esox, fish of the Rhine"" or ""stake""). The large head is dominated by a massive, truncated lower jaw and large, high-set eyes. The lower jaw has a dark, almost black distal end, ""chin"". The lower jaw possesses at least one pair of oversized, transparent, and dagger-like teeth; the palatines possess 1–4 pairs of slightly smaller teeth. The body"
"Rasselbock The rasselbock or rarely raspelbock (""Hirculus crepans austriae"")(in America called a Jackalope) is a mythological animal, often depicted in such locations as hunting lodges. It has the head and body of a rabbit, and the antlers of a roe deer. The female counterpart of the rasselbock is the Rasselgeiß, which have smaller antlers. Some rasselbocks have been known to be shown with canine teeth, unlike other hares and rabbits. The young animals are called Waldrasslinge. Most alleged sightings are reported in the Thuringian Forest and in the Mark Brandenburg, but also in the Harz Mountains. Others are seen near"
"Kroot The Kroot are a fictional species in the ""Warhammer 40,000"" game universe. Warhammer 40,000 is a game produced by Games Workshop. In the game, they are a species of ferocious carnivores that resemble avian creatures. They are aligned with the Tau Empire, and contribute auxiliaries to the Tau Hunter Cadres. However, they do also work outside of ""The Greater Good"" as mercenaries frequently. The Kroot first appeared as a playable race in late 2001; the result of Games Workshop's plan to introduce a new race to the game . However, the first appearance of a Kroot was in the"
"a heavily muscled, green-skinned barbarian with exaggerated tusks, brow, and lower jaw, whose personality is not so much evil as crudely thuggish, often to a comical degree. This style of orc has since become popular in a vast number of fantasy settings and games, including a signature of the ""Warcraft"" series of computer games and spin-offs. Games Workshop's ""Warhammer Fantasy"" and ""Warhammer 40,000"" games feature Orcs ('Orks' in ""Warhammer 40,000""). The latter setting is unique for featuring Orks in a science fiction environment that are capable of building crude, but functional vehicles, firearms and even spaceships. Anatomically, Warhammer Orcs are"
"Koopa Troopa Koopa Troopas, or Koopas, known in Japan as , are a fictional species of anthropomorphic tortoise-like creatures from the ""Mario"" series, as well as its sister ""Yoshi"" series. Although the term 'Koopa' is a blanket term for the entire species of anthropomorphic tortoises in the series, to which creatures such as Lakitu, Hammer Bros. and Bowser belong, the term is often used to refer colloquially to this particular enemy. First appearing in the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System game ""Super Mario Bros."" Along with the Goomba, the Koopa Troopa is among the oldest recurring enemies in the series, and"
"Scalloped bonnethead The scalloped bonnethead (""Sphyrna corona"") is a rare, little-known species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Its other common names include the mallethead shark and the crown shark. It is found in tropical and subtropical waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean, from Mexico to Peru, and possibly as far north as the Gulf of California. It frequents inshore habitats over soft bottoms (mud, sand, and gravel) to a depth of 100 m, and also enters mangroves and estuaries. Probably the smallest species of hammerhead shark, the scalloped bonnethead measures up to 92 cm long. Its"